FUAMPEA 5 (ALKAM SUPER) (UAM15-2157-4)

Crop Name: Cowpea

National Code: NGVU-25-44

Variety Name: FUAMPEA 5 (ALKAM SUPER)

Original Name: UAM15-2157-4

Outstanding Characteristics: Light brown, large seed, and good adaptation to intercropping. (2.9t/ha)

Agroecological Zones: Northern and Southern Guinea savannas ecologies

Origin/Source: Joseph SarwuanTarka University Makurdi

Developing Institute: Joseph SarwuanTarka University Makurdi; Joseph SarwuanTarka University Makurdi

Breeder(s)/Collaborators: L.O. Omoigui, G. Ekeruo, M.S. Ugbaa, A.Y. Kamara, O.O. Olufajo, N. Iyorkaa, A.S. Shaibu, T. Iorlamen, R. Solomon & M.P. Timko

Potential Yield (t/ha): 2.9

Year of Release: 2025

Year of Registration: 2025